Piano Teacher Jobs In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Piano Institute is Hiring
The Philadelphia Piano Institute, one of Philly’s most sought-after destinations for piano lessons, is looking for an experienced Piano Instructor to teach at our Queen Village studio.
We love helping children and adults become confident, independent pianists, and to that end, we teach hobbyists and highly motivated pianists alike. Our community of students includes Philadelphia residents of all ages, walks of life, and goals.
Our Mission: Growing Confident, Independent Musicians
Our Core Teaching Beliefs
Our students come to us to learn how to express themselves musically on the piano. They receive holistic instruction so they can sight read, play by ear, play with healthy and professional technique, understand music theory, and more. We do NOT create robots who simply learn 1-2 “show” pieces per year by rote. We want our students to be confident enough to eventually sight read music, choose their own repertoire, and learn it on their own.
We believe in holistic piano teaching
There is no “single, right way” to learn piano - principles, not a specific published method, guide us
We help students reach their goals, whether they want to sight read Chopin, learn pop tunes, or write music
Instructor-student rapport is key. Instructors at PPI care about their students and are personally invested in their musical success
What We Are Looking For in Our Teachers
General Qualifications
Our instructors enjoy teaching children, teens, and adults, and they have the same level of enthusiasm for each age bracket. We love our diverse student community at the Institute!
Secondly, our instructors genuinely care about their students and their successes. We prioritize a friendly, personable teaching style to create a secure learning environment for each student equally.
Thirdly, our instructors respect the goals of their students. Some of our students want to play concertos, others want to learn a set of holiday tunes for fun - we love helping anyone find joy at the piano, regardless of their goals.
Job Responsibilities:
Teach children, teens and adults in a one-one-one lesson format
Teach live online lessons if/when necessary
Perform one piece of repertoire at annual studio recitals and maintain a high level of playing overall
Remain committed to ongoing education and pedagogical improvement
Educational Requirements
Masters degrees in piano pedagogy are preferred. Other MMus degrees may be considered with commensurate experience.
We may consider teachers with a BMus degree if they present outstanding teaching experience and pedagogical knowledge
Professional Experience
Experience teaching the piano to children and adults
Private lesson experience is mandatory, group piano teaching experience is a bonus
Supervised experience in a piano teaching practicum is preferred
Compensation + Benefits
Teach on a beautiful grand piano in our uplifting studio space
Due to our high volume of lesson inquiries, we can start you a number of students right away
Pay starts at $32/hour and up, depending on experience
The opportunity to contribute by-lined articles and research to the Philadelphia Piano Institute blog (you will be compensated)
Piano Teacher Job Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a resume, any relevant recital programs, recordings, and videos that support your application. After an initial phone call, we will ask for references. Please send applications via email to adam@philadelphiapianoinstitute.com.
About Us
The Philadelphia Piano Institute, located at 621 S 2nd Street, serves aspiring pianists in the beautiful Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia. We work with children, high schoolers, young professionals, and retirees, and our goal is to create well-rounded, independent musicians who can read, play by ear, play with healthy technique, and improve their love of music overall.
Apply
Please send your application to adam@philadelphiapianoinstitute.com with the subject line, “Piano Instructor Application.”